HOLY WOMEN

1 Pet 3:1-6


Introduction:

The Curse and its Struggle– Gen 3


Definition of Womanhood:

  1. Identity - The image of God and the glory of man

  2. Place – Coheir and Helper

  3. Role – Life, Family and Church

  4. Character - “womanhood” qualities



1. Identity - The image of God and the glory of man 1 Cor 11:7

Holiness – Hoping in God 1 Pet 3:1-6


God's gentler attributes – Mother Hen, Nurture, Compassion, Tenderness, Submission


2. Place – Help and Submission

Help – We all need it, completion, stellar companionship


Submission – Imaging both Christ whose head is God and the church whose head is Christ

3. Role – Life, Family and Church

Ruler – Titus 2


Provider – Physical provision Proverbs 31 and Spiritual Teaching Proverbs 6:20


Servant – 1 Tim 5:9-10


4. Character - “womanhood” qualities

Gentle and Quiet Spirit – of Great Price – costly ointment


Tenderness and Support


Conclusion:

Hope in God

For more resources see: The Council On Biblical Manhood and Womanhood http://www.cbmw.org